Command-line interface
Term · Computing and IT · MLC-T-CMP-000214
A text-based interface for interacting with a computer operating system or software application, where users type commands to perform tasks. It provides a direct and powerful way to control the system, often preferred by developers and system administrators for automation and scripting. Examples include Bash on Linux and PowerShell on Windows.
| Identifier | MLC-T-CMP-000214 |
|---|---|
| Field | Computing and IT |
| Subject | Software |
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